West Bank raid sparks Israel Gaza fire exchange
Israeli airstrikes hit militant targets in Gaza after a Jenin raid killed nine Palestinians, including seven militants and a 61 year old woman. Palestinian rockets were launched with some intercepted as tensions rise ahead of Blinken visit.
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Archives ask past presidents and VPs to recheck records
The National Archives issued letters to representatives of former presidents and vice presidents dating back to Ronald Reagan urging a rereview of personal records for any classified documents. The move follows disclosures involving Joe Biden and Mike Pence, reaffirming ongoing Presidential Records Act obligations beyond administrations.
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Russia hits Ukrainian provinces as Kyiv endures first war death this year
Ukraine reports at least 11 killed and many wounded as Russia deploys missiles and self exploding drones across nearly a dozen provinces. The attack follows Western promises to supply high tech battle tanks to Ukraine amid the 11 month war. Separately in Memphis, five police officers face murder and related charges in Tyre Nichols case after a traffic stop death.
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Kansas bill seeks mandatory child abuse reporting by ministers
Senator Holland pushes a measure requiring ministers to report suspected child abuse to state or local authorities. Critics warn exceptions for confessional information could weaken the law and enable stonewalling in houses of worship. The bill, assigned to the judiciary committee, seeks bipartisan backing after a recent Kansas Bureau of Investigation report highlighted the issue.
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Housing code update targets affordable housing in Lawrence
Elizabeth Garvin of Clarion Associates outlines three topics for the Lawrence code update including affordable housing equity and sustainability. The plan covers easier condo townhomes and ADUs, wider zone options, density bonuses, reduced parking and fees, and a mobile home park district while addressing NIMBY concerns and path to simpler processes for development. Public input is invited through Feb 15 at lawrenceks.org/Ide.
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Clarion Associates
Garvin
Lawrence
Gabby Hart
Clarion
Chris Nichols
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Nancy Muma
Lawrenceks.org
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